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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.47, 161.84 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.47, 161.84 and 95.60 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.47 : 161.84 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.47/161.84 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.47x = 161.84 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.47x = 15,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,471.33/117.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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